August Update
Not too much to report since the last update. Steve is on the third cycle of the oral chemotherapy that he began in June. The biggest difference that he has noticed between it and the IV chemo is that there’s no rebound or feeling more normal between cycles. The fatigue is persistent. In spite of this, he is keeping up with work and doing some music gigs (check the calendar tab for dates and venues), as well as enjoying visits with family and friends.
Steve is scheduled for a CT scan at the end of the month. This will give us a better picture, literally, of how well the current chemo is working to slow the growth of the liver tumors. So there will be a post early next month after we’ve met with his oncologist to discuss the scan and next steps.
As always, thank you for your support and care.
Comments (16)
Play on, Steve! I'm sorry that I will be out of town on the 27th. Would have loved to see you and Betsy at the Station. xoxo Cathy
Hey You all.... Steve, Betsy, Ann, and Marion.... So Glad You are hanging in there Steve, Wow..... just to even vaguely try and imagine what you might be going through. We are Sending big Love Your way, hope to see You play Steve sometime (will check schedule) .... XOXO Scotty and Diane
Thank you so much the the updates! We think of you all so often and we are amazed that Steve, you are working and playing music! Our only words of wisdom are Embrace Those Naps. Look forward to seeing you at the Station on the 27th. Wishing you much strength and renewed vitality, Mary and Aaron
Steve is a real fighter. He has played fantastically with our band the Second Line Stompers ever since the diagnosis. If anybody can beat the disease he can! Keep up the good fight Buddy! Gregg
Thanks for the update. Sending love to all of you, and looking forward to the 27th!
Keep pushing ahead Steve. You rock!
we are rooting for you Steve! Raymond
Steve you are so strong and courageous, just a shining example to everyone! I admire you so much and just happy to know you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Let's keep smiling! Lisa Bradley
Hang in there my friend, and let music be your medicine! I hope the CT scan comes back with good news. I'm hoping to see you at the Station on Aug. 27, and of course at C. Grace on 9/6! I crave that funky piano...!
Steve, It was so good to see you play back in July! Your voice sounded strong and groovy :) I would love to come back soon and see you play again! Happy Birthday to the twins. Love to you all!
Steve, All of us at the CLF are rooting for you and wish you a good outcome with the new oral regimen. Warmly, Bob
So good to hear you're still playing out! See you on the 27th!
Hi Steve, Keep up the good efforts with the oral meds. Glad you are able to do some academic work and musical gigs. With best wishes, John
Cheering for you, Steve. Keep it up and here are hopes for a good CT scan!
Glad to know you trudge along. Wish I could be there to hear you play. My good wishes. LeRoy
Great to see y'all for the twins' birthday! We always have such interesting conversations about everything from social justice issues to every lesser-known Olympic sport - I really treasure those talks. Thank you for letting me share in your family time. I continue to keep you all in my thoughts and meditations, and send you love from Raleigh.